Public Education
Incoming Seattle Schools superintendent to make $425,000 a year(The Center Square) – Incoming Seattle Public Schools Superintendent Ben Shuldiner will be compensated $425,000 per year as part of a newly agreed-upon contract with the school board. The contract… Read More
Culture
Trouble brewing: Starbucks to cut 900 jobs, close hundreds of stores in $1B overhaul(The Center Square) – Starbucks CEO Brian Niccol announced on Thursday that the Seattle-based coffee giant is laying off 900 corporate employees and closing hundreds of stores across North America… Read More
Government
Proposed $1.3B education levy faces final Seattle City Council vote next week(The Center Square) – A renewal of Seattle’s expiring education levy faces a final vote from the city council after a do-pass recommendation by the Select Committee on Thursday. Seattle… Read More
Public Education
Tacoma schools cutting more than 100 staff in dealing with $30M budget shortfall(The Center Square) – Tacoma Public Schools is cutting its staff by more than 100 positions for the next school year as the district continues to deal with a $30… Read More
Public Education
Voters approve two key costly Seattle Public Schools’ levies(The Center Square) – A pair of Seattle Public Schools’ levies received overwhelming support from voters in Tuesday’s special election, giving the district continued funding for school operations and renovations. Read More